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—JANUARY 3— Pre-Conference Day: Newly Elected County Officials Orientation
MACo Winter Conference
RUNNING
January 4-6, 2023 | Hyatt, Cambridge, MD
What’s next for
MARYLAND COUNTIES?
MACo’s Winter Conference leads into Maryland’s General Assembly Session—
the intensive 90 days of law-making that affect all residents of our state.
Approximately 900 government leaders and legislators will gather at
MACo’s Winter Conference to discuss how to prepare for the fiscal
and policy realities of 2023 and beyond.
We’ll take a look at where we are, where we need to be, and how to get there.
Attendees will explore how county government works and dive into the policy issues
facing Maryland as we begin a new legislative session.
With an election comes new faces and new relationships to build - there will be a heavy
focus on helping newly elected officials at the county, state, and legislative levels get up
to speed with local needs and common goals.
If you're involved in local government in any way, you
should attend− don't miss your chance to shape the
next four years in Maryland!
www.mdcounties.org/MACoCon
MACo’s Winter Conference
will empower you to:
LEARN
Gain knowledge and understanding of the issues facing
local governments today.
ENGAGE
Find solutions to important challenges through face-to-face
exchanges with county officials, county professionals, and legislators.
COLLABORATE
Save money and increase efficiency through partnerships with
stakeholders and vendors.
About MACo:
The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) is a non-profit
and non-partisan organization that serves Maryland’s
counties by articulating the needs of local government to
the Maryland General Assembly.
The Association’s membership consists of county
elected officials and representatives from
Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.
MACo is the only organization serving the
needs of county governments and elected
officials across Maryland.
MACo Winter Conference | January 4-6, 2023 | Cambridge, Maryland
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Thursday, January 5, 2023
(PRE-CONFERENCE DAY—for new county officials only) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Registration Open
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Registration Open 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Exhibits Open
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Newly Elected Officials Orientation 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast
(NEOO) - Part 1, new county officials only
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM County Elected Officials Forum,
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM NEOO - Welcome & Local Government
Structure: What You Need To Know Breakfast, & Business Meeting*
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM NEOO: Leading Local Government: 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM General Session
Public Service Management 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Guest Event (registration required)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Buffet Lunch* 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Networking Coffee Break
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM NEOO -County Elected Officials' Role in the 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM General Session
Legislature
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Lunch Buffet*
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM Networking Coffee Break
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM NEOO - Roundtable Mentoring Session: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Affiliate Group Meetings & Lunches*
What to Expect Now That You Are a County 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Rural County Coalition Lunch*
Elected Official 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Large County Coalition Lunch*
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Newly Elected Officials Reception 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Networking Coffee Break
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM NEOO Networking Dinner*
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Educational Session Block (3 sessions)
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM NEOO Dessert Reception
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Chocolate Break
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Networking Coffee Break
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibits Break Down
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration Open 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Educational Session Block (3 sessions)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Continental Breakfast
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Inaugural Banquet Reception
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Exhibits Set Up
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Newly Elected Officials Orientation 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Inaugural Banquet*
(NEOO) Part 2, all attendees welcome 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM President's Reception
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM NEOO - Foundations for Local Leadership 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM Karaoke Reception
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Networking Coffee Break
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM Academy Core: County Financial
Management Friday, January 6, 2023
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Networking Coffee Break
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM Registration Open
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Academy Core: Consensus & Teambuilding
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Continental Breakfast
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Opening Roundtable
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM Exhibits Open 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Academy Core: Open Meetings Act
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Affiliate Member Meetings & Lunches* 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Special Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Buffet* 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Networking Coffee Break
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Networking Coffee Break 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM 2023 General Assembly Forecast
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Educational Session Block (3 sessions) 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Networking Coffee Break
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Popcorn Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Closing Session
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Educational Session Block (3 sessions)
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Wrap-Up Boxed Lunches*
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM MACo's Good Government Book Club
Discussion
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Women of MACo & Diversity Caucus *=ticket required
Reception
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Welcoming Reception
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Welcoming Banquet & Awards Ceremony* Please note: schedule is tentative and subject to change.
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM Corporate Partner Dessert Reception More details are listed on the following pages.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM WGL Energy's Dueling Pianos Reception Check www.mdcounties.org for updates.
www.mdcounties.org/MACoCon
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
PRE-CONFERENCE DAY: FOR NEW COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS ONLY
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS ORIENTATION—Part 1
Sponsored by Maryland Community Action Partnership
NOTE: This day of the orientation is for NEWLY ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIALS ONLY — county staff, other elected
officials, and commercial/nonprofit representatives are not invited to attend the orientation.
County government is often characterized as "where the rubber meets the road" in providing vital core services to its residents.
Whether it is repairing potholes, keeping the public safe, setting local land use policies, or providing the first response in a crisis,
counties have a direct and tangible impact on their residents. Consequently, they are also the level of government closest to the
people and most directly answerable to them. During this orientation, newly elected county officials will learn about local
government budgeting and structure, along with their role in working with the Maryland General Assembly. A roundtable
mentoring session will give new officials the chance to learn directly from seasoned elected officials about the duties,
responsibilities, and challenges they will face over the next four years.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | REGISTRATION CENTER 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Buffet Lunch (ticket required)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Welcome & Overview 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | County Elected Officials' Role in the
In this session, new members will be introduced to MACo and Legislature
will hear briefly from the National Association of Counties, the State elected officials want to hear from counties regarding
Local Government Insurance Trust, Nationwide Retirement legislation that will affect local revenues, operations, and
Solutions, and the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance services. After all, both work for the same constituencies and
about resources available to public officials as part of MACo counties are closest to the communities being served. During
membership. this session, participants will hear from a state Senator and
Delegate offering tips for working most effectively with county
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Local Government Structure: delegations in the General Assembly. Participants will also
What You Need To Know learn about MACo's role in the legislative process and how they
Hear the inside scoop on how things work in Maryland can participate in the Association's advocacy efforts.
counties. In this session, speakers will outline county
government types, including Commission, Code Home Rule, 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Networking Coffee Break
and Charter structures, and discuss how the structure of a local
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | MENTORING SESSION
government influences the governance decisions of elected
What to Expect Now That You Are a County Elected Official
officials. Speakers will share personal insights and experiences
Peer-to-peer mentoring is the focus of this roundtable
stemming from the intricacies and peculiarities of the
discussion. Newly elected county officials will have the
relationships between county government and other entities,
opportunity to ask questions of veteran and current elected
including: Local Election Boards, Local Health Departments,
officials and learn from their knowledge and expertise.
Local Boards of Education, Community Colleges, Libraries,
Circuit Courts, and Sheriffs. 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Newly Elected Officials Reception
Sponsored by Northeast Maglev and Solar Landscape
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Leading Local Government —
Public Service Management 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Newly Elected Officials Dinner
While there are similarities between managing in the public (ticket required)
and private sectors, when the rubber meets the road, they are Newly elected county officials are welcome to join this
more different than similar. The dynamic between elected casual dinner to meet and network with peers.
leaders, appointed officials, and career or merit workforce can
sometimes be complex to manage, especially in counties with 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Newly Elected Officials Reception -
both legislative and governing bodies. Leaders must balance MD Trivia Night
politics and policy, while also considering community input and Newly elected county officials are invited to join us for a
the technical aspects, roadblocks, and possibilities of the work fun evening of MD Trivia!
at hand. This session provides insight and best practices for
newly elected officials who find themselves managing a
government for the first time.
REGISTER TODAY: www.mdcounties.org/MACoCon
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS ORIENTATION—Part 2
Sponsored by Maryland Community Action Partnership
NOTE: Part 2 of the orientation is for all county participants who wish to attend.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Foundations for Local Leadership process that seems foreign to the uninitiated. In this class,
A strong foundation of knowledge and skills is needed to veteran public administrators discuss the budget process
successfully navigate the many different facets of being a and financial reporting, as well as giving practical tips for
local government leader. In this session, speakers will county officials. This session is open to all conference
introduce participants to the basic core competencies every participants – an evaluation form must be completed if
county government practitioner needs to know, such as risk participants want Academy credit.
management, reaching consensus, ethics, employment
issues, and the Open Meetings and Public Information Acts. 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Networking Coffee Break
Then, attendees will observe a live-action role play of an Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC
open meeting and see if they can spot the mistakes being
made — they're not as obvious as one might think! 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Consensus & Teambuilding
ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Networking Coffee Break This class introduces local government leaders to the basic
Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC skills needed to successfully resolve conflict and build
consensus within a local government setting. Particular
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM | County Financial Management emphasis is placed on developing ways to improve the
ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL GOVERNANCE design of public processes to enhance community
A challenge faced by new and veteran county officials is involvement and satisfaction. This class is highly interactive
understanding and using the government budget process, and involves analysis of real world examples as well as small
the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and other group work built around hypothetical situations that will
financial documents effectively as tools for setting priorities seem familiar to anyone who has served as a local
and managing the government while maintaining the fiscal government official.
integrity of the jurisdiction. Fiscal management can be
infused with economic assumptions, technical jargon, and a
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | REGISTRATION CENTER 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | OPENING ROUNDTABLE
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC "LIFE IS ON" Your County's High Stakes Fight Against Pandemics
ATTENDEE LOUNGE and Opioids
This is your space to take a phone call, respond to email, or County governments are truly on the front lines having faced
have a quick meeting! the multi-level crisis of the COVID pandemic, all the while
suffering a continuing but less heralded crisis of opioid
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE misuse. Public health leaders will host an interactive
Motorola's 9-1-1 Transcription Services Answers the State's discussion on the county role, still ongoing, in managing the
Call for Mental Health worries of today, and preparing for the worries of tomorrow.
Hosted by Motorola What resources do we need locally? What do we do
differently if there's a "next" time? What parts of your
community are being disproportionately affected? Learn from
a storied panel about what things county leaders can control
as well as where we are at the mercy of higher governments
and the medical community.
MACo Winter Conference | January 4-6, 2023 | Cambridge, Maryland
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION
Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC Tax-Efficient Retirement Income
Hosted by Nationwide Retirement Solutions
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM | EXHIBITS The Nationwide Retirement Institute® can help plan for
Visit the exhibits in the main foyer and Choptank Ballroom to sustainable retirement income by offering access to planning
meet potential partners and learn more about their cost-saving tools and consultative support. Don't miss this chance to
products and services. become knowledgeable about how taxes impact retirement
and tax-efficient harvesting strategies. With the right balance of
taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free accounts, plus a thoughtful
withdrawal strategy, clients can minimize the impact of taxes in
retirement. Attend this session today to learn more for yourself,
your loved ones, or your employees about a tax-efficient
retirement strategy.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION
Driving Equity, Inclusion, and Better Community Outcomes 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION
through Data and Analytics Here Is the Answer to Effectively Tackling Local Poverty
Hosted by GCOM Hosted by MCAP
Did you know that 80% of your health is determined by non- Join Maryland Community Action Partnership (MCAP) in a show
medical factors, including socioeconomic status, living -and-tell of interactive, state data-based tools that reveal the
conditions, and social connectedness? Social determinants of answer to addressing economic stability for people in poverty.
health like access to quality education, economic stability, and Hear the impact stories and plan of action developed by
other aspects of social equity can determine whether you're MCAP’s leadership of 19 agencies with decades of experience in
more or less likely to suffer from a serious health condition. addressing poverty. Get the facts and get excited to see a REAL
Understanding the impact of these factors across geographies resiliency plan for our communities. Newly released COVID
and subpopulations is crucial to driving better health outcomes Impact Dashboard and Self-Sufficiency Standard for Maryland
in your community. In this session, we'll discuss how counties with county-specific calculators provide fact-fueled baselines.
can leverage data and analytics to make more informed Come for the big reveal to learn how you can be a part of it.
program and policy decisions, develop collaborative data equity
strategies across diverse stakeholders, and reduce inequities in 1:15 PM - 1:300 PM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
service access and quality. Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company, LLC
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | LUNCH BUFFET (ticket required) 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION
Exploring Essential HR Tools and Training for Local
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | WORKING LUNCHES
Governments
Affiliate Member & Interest Groups
Hosted by LGIT – Local Government Insurance Trust Human
(private - Wed lunch ticket required)
Resources departments perform a wide variety of essential
• County Communications and Public Information
services for county governments. Hear from HR and liability
Officers
experts with the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT)
• Emergency Management Directors
about dedicated online training platforms and in-person classes
• Human Services Affiliate
to meet the training needs of county and municipal
• Information Technology Directors
governments. Find out how your jurisdiction can receive direct
• Regional Councils
HR assistance - from licensed attorneys - through an
employment law hotline and LGIT's very own HR department.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | AFFILIATE MEETING From second opinions on policy issues to safe and correct
(private – ticket required) employment terminations, the experts at LGIT can help! Learn
Maryland Association of County Health Officers (MACHO) about the HR-related services that LGIT has to offer and how
your local government can make use of the resources
available.
REGISTER TODAY: www.mdcounties.org/MACoCon
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | AFFILIATE SESSIONS 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | POPCORN BREAK
Amplifying Your Message — Effective Constituent
Communications
Hosted by Maryland's Public Information Officers and
Communications Professionals
The right communication strategies can build a bridge between
government officials and the public they serve. The wrong
strategies can find you treading in dangerous waters. Officials
must find the right methods for engaging with constituents to
foster trust, support, and understanding. In this digital age,
social media is just one increasingly powerful tool that — when
done correctly — can be a fast and effective way to deliver
messages and learn about your community's needs. Attend this
session to learn how to effectively navigate modern
communication channels and steer clear of perilous pitfalls.
Back to Basics: What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | AFFILIATE SESSIONS
Hosted by MACo's Information Technology Affiliate Dollars & Sense: Capital Consensus
Cybersecurity threats are on the rise globally, and it is Hosted by MACo's Budget & Finance Officers Affiliate
increasingly hard to open any news sources and not see a story Budgeting to maintain a county's infrastructure can be a
about a hacking or severe ransomware attack. Counties are complicated process. Local elected officials must understand
especially at risk due to the outsized role they play in providing infrastructure needs and maintenance schedules, develop
public services - their servers are a treasure trove of personal priority projects, and generate sustainable funding
data and sensitive information. Speakers will discuss effective mechanisms. A close partnership with county administrators
cybersecurity efforts and strategies, including additional and agency heads is essential — from the beginning stages of
funding sources. Join this session to be sure your county is assessing the capital needs and requests to managing projects
doing everything it can to protect your constituents' data. after budget adoption. This expert panel will detail why a
rigorous and coordinated intergovernmental, interagency,
Public Works: More Than Just Filling Potholes
and interdisciplinary effort is critical for a successful Capital
Hosted by MACo's Engineers Affiliate (CEAM)
Improvement Program.
Public works is easily one of the most central functions of a
local government. Beyond just filling potholes, this department From the Ground Up: Implementing Police Accountability
maintains the lion's share of critical infrastructure that Hosted by MACo's Administrators and Attorneys Affiliates
communities rely on — everything from road maintenance to With the passage of new legislation, counties have been
permits and, in some cases, even airports. Interacting with building out the most robust police accountability program
municipal, state, and federal partners, public works Maryland has seen to date. The creation, filing, and staffing of
departments do much more than the average resident realizes. three new entities will lay the foundation for responsible
This panel will dive into the ins and outs of technical challenges, policing in the years to come. Each county will assemble a
major funding concerns, and recent federal actions. Police Accountability Board, Administrative Charging
The ABCs of LMBs: Investing in Your State-County Partnership Committees, and Trial Board. Establishing new procedures
Hosted by MACo's Human Services Affiliate and infrastructure brings the added challenge of forming a
Counties have an important role in supporting an array of timeless framework to inspire the confidence of future
critical programing and services via Local Management Boards generations. This expert panel will share both the successes
(LMBs). LMBs, a conduit for state-local partnerships to and challenges of implementation as well as suggestions for
implement public services related to youth, social services, and counties that are still working to get their programs online.
healthcare, are prime examples of the role of county
governments to empower communities. Learn about LMBs,
their robust duties, and how county governments can support
their critical mission to empower Maryland families.
MACo Winter Conference | January 4-6, 2023 | Cambridge, Maryland
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Help Your Health Department Help You 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | MEETING
Hosted by MACo's Health Officer Affiliate (MACHO) Clean Chesapeake Coalition
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that response
time is critical. Promptly disseminating crucial information 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | SPECIAL SESSION
can save lives, but what door those answers lie behind can MACo's Good Government Book Club Discussion and
be a tricky question. In this session, experienced Health Reception
Officers will provide a "Who, What, When, and Where" Sponsored by JP Morgan
rundown of how a local health department works within the Each MACo conference brings a renewal of the "Good
real-life context of today's most pressing public health Government Book Club," an informal discussion of a book
issues. Plus, they'll share best practices to bolster and its applications for public sector services or leadership.
collaboration and communication, from unexpected rapid This conference, readers have selected XYZ by NAME. We will
response scenarios to routine procedures within existing be discussing that book and its lessons and implications
programs. Attendees will even walk away with a reference during this late afternoon conversation. Haven't read the
tool to keep in the office. book? Come anyway, and join the discussion regardless.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | CHAPTER ORGANIZATION MEETING
FirstNet Connected Vehicle: Transform Communications Women of MACo & Diversity Caucus Reception
with an End-to-End Public Safety Solution Sponsored by Cigna
Hosted by FirstNet/AT&T
FirstNet is the only wireless communications ecosystem 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | WELCOMING RECEPTION
created solely for and with input from first responders in
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | WELCOMING BANQUET & AWARDS
law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and the
CEREMONY (ticket required)
9-1-1 community. With FirstNet, first responders and public
Hosted by LGIT - Local Government Insurance Trust
safety technology solutions no longer have to share
Co-Sponsored by ANGARAI and Pepco & Delmarva Power
commercial networks with the public. The results can mean
This event is a highlight of MACo's Winter Conference. Join us
faster response times, greater safety for first responders,
to celebrate MACo's public service, best practices, and
and improved overall public safety efficiency. Discover how
legislative award winners.
the connected vehicle modernizes all technologies within a
first responder's vehicle. This platform provides enhanced 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM | DESSERT RECEPTION
security through interoperable communications, vehicle Hosted by MACo's Corporate Partners
telematics, and location and situational awareness. Attend
this session to learn more about how these capabilities can 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | WGL ENERGY'S DUELING PIANOS
come together effectively for your agency. RECEPTION
This fun networking event features dueling pianos to help
you get energized and refreshed to start the next day's
sessions!
REGISTER TODAY: www.mdcounties.org/MACoCon
Thursday, January 5, 2023
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM | REGISTRATION CENTER and fire and rescue — are uniquely suited to move the needle
when it comes to keeping communities safe. In this session,
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC "LIFE IS ON" participants will learn to leverage public safety institutions,
ATTENDEE LOUNGE directly from the individuals who manage them every day.
This is your space to take a phone call, respond to email, or Beyond the basic, be ready to hear from counties that are
have a quick meeting! nimbly working within their existing foundation to implement
sweeping reforms and navigate the new and unexpected
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM | EXHIBITS challenges of today. This experienced panel will prepare your
Visit the exhibits in the main foyer and Choptank Ballroom to team to be on the front foot in maintaining a welcoming and
meet potential partners and learn more about their cost-saving healthy community for constituents to prosper.
products and services.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | LUNCH BUFFET (ticket required)
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Sponsored by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | CHAPTER ORGANIZATION LUNCHES
(Thu lunch ticket required)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS FORUM, • Large County Coalition Lunch
BREAKFAST & BUSINESS MEETING Sponsored by American Fidelity
(private—ticket required) • Rural County Coalition Lunch
County Elected Officials are invited to attend this breakfast and Sponsored by MacLeod Law Group
business meeting to conduct the Association's official business
and share best practices with their peers. 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | AFFILIATE MEMBER LUNCHES
(private - Thu lunch ticket required)
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | GENERAL SESSION • Attorneys Affiliate
The Power of Planning — Shaping Your Community Sponsored by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
Hosted by MACo's Planners Affiliate • Human Resources Affiliate
Almost universally, planning and zoning policy is one of the core Sponsored by American Fidelity
functions of local government. Very few policy tools shape the • Parks & Recreation Affiliate
look and feel of our communities in the same way. How
counties choose to exercise this tool can also be incredibly 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION
controversial. From long-term planning to ensuring adequate Leveraging Public Private Partnerships (P3) to Advance Your
infrastructure...in deciding what goes where, planning and County's Big Ambitions
zoning policy touches every corner of a community. This panel Hosted by Schneider Electric
covers the fundamentals of planning and zoning policy, giving Are you sitting on an untapped asset? It's time to stop looking
policy makers a crash course on one of their most effective at your utility and operational spend as a sunk cost. The
tools. business case for public-private partnerships (P3) is strong —
and can enable your vision for a safer, secure, and resilient
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | GUEST EVENT County! From Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPC) and
(pre-registration required) Energy as a Service (EaaS) to Charging as a Service (CaaS) to fully
Guests of registered attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors are electrify County fleets and infrastructure, emerging trends
invited to attend a fun and educational event and lunch - more suggest more communities will use these proven alternative
details TBA! financing vehicles in 2023 and beyond. Get the information you
need to maximize your next big ambition! Attend this session to
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
find out how Counties across Maryland have leveraged P3s) to
Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC
create more efficient infrastructure, drive revenue and new
growth opportunities to boost economic development, and
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | GENERAL SESSION
build a more sustainable and resilient community to attract
Safety First: Counties Delivering for Secure Communities
new businesses and residents.
A proactive approach to public safety is the most powerful way
to build a community where people can thrive. County
governments — charged with overseeing policing, corrections,
MACo Winter Conference | January 4-6, 2023 | Cambridge, MarylandThursday, January 5, 2023
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK funding sources and illustrate how these infrastructure projects
Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC boost local morale, increase opportunity, and encourage
tourism and economic development. Case studies will also
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | AFFILIATE SESSIONS highlight how funds have been leveraged to enhance
Beyond the Ballot: The Evolution of Elections community partnerships to better deliver public recreation
Hosted by Maryland's Elections Officials services to residents.
Elections are a core function of county government...but times
are changing. Modern trends in voter preference, new 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION
technology, supply shortages, difficulties recruiting and retaining Supporting Employee Mental Well-being Post-Pandemic
election judges, new and evolving cyber threats, and defending Hosted by Cigna
against a constant stream of disinformation are top of mind for With the increased focus on mental health during the pandemic,
county leaders and local election officials. In this session, an it is important that organizations implement programs that not
expert panel will explore innovative policies and new solutions to only address and support the mental health needs of employees,
advance and promote free, fair, and secure elections. but also increase the vitality of their employee population. Come
learn more about current mental health trends and resources to
Calling HR: The Evolving Complexities of the Workplace support the "workforce of the future."
Hosted by MACo's Human Resources and Attorneys Affiliates
New policies, judicial decisions, and the evolving workplace 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | CHOCOLATE BREAK
increasingly complicate human resources operations. Issues like Stop by for a sweet boost to get you through the afternoon!
concealed weapons, public meeting requirements and
information requests, and the pending legalization of adult-use 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION
recreational cannabis can cause headaches for even the most Digital Equity & the Affordable Connectivity Program
experienced county HR professionals. In this session, industry Hosted by Comcast
experts will share best practices and legal considerations for Comcast is proud to participate in the Affordable Connectivity
acclimating to the "new normal." Program (ACP), a federal government program that provides
low-income households a credit of up to $30/month towards
The Politics of Flushing? The Basics of Septic and Sewer their Internet and/or Xfinity mobile services. Learn about
Hosted by MACo's Environmental Health Affiliate partnerships to empower even more individuals in your
Septic systems provoke many questions and misconceptions. community with the life-changing tools and resources they
Over 420,000 homes in Maryland rely on septic, with many need to succeed in a digital world."
more served by public sewer systems. Although both types of
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
systems accomplish similar end goals, there are dramatic
Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC
differences — and county leaders need to be aware of them to
make the best governing decisions for their communities. In
this session, speakers will explore the basics of septic systems,
the regulatory structure that protects the environment and
public health, and the evolving political debate over
wastewater treatment.
Not a Walk in the Park: Funding Your Recreational Programs
Hosted by MACo's Parks & Recreation Affiliate
The General Assembly provides two major sources of funding
for county parks projects: Local Park and Playground
Infrastructure (LPPI) and Program Open Space. This funding
provides results across the State, giving life to projects (that
may not otherwise have happened), assisting local
governments to better meet the changing recreational needs
of a growing and diverse population, and providing opportunity
and hope for residents. The session will break down these
REGISTER TODAY: www.mdcounties.org/MACoConThursday, January 5, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | AFFILIATE SESSIONS 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | INAUGURAL BANQUET RECEPTION
Caring for the Incarcerated: Navigating Rehabilitation and Sponsored by Aetna, ANGARAI, Bolton, Kaiser Permanente,
Mental Health Reform LGIT Health, Standard Solar
Hosted by MACo's Corrections Affiliate
County jails have long felt the strain on resources, from intake 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | INAUGURAL BANQUET (ticket required)
to reentry. Acute staff shortages and the looming Sponsors:
implementation of 2019's HB 116 only compound the issue. Co-Sponsors: Comcast, Motorola Solutions, SAS, Solar
While the legislation could offset some mental and behavioral Landscape, TEDCO
health costs between hospitals and community correction Wine Service: Amazon Web Services, Presidio, Skyline
alternatives, counties still must bolster their existing medical Technology Services, Zelenkofske Axelrod
infrastructure in county jails to fulfill the assessment, Celebrate the installation of MACo's 2023 Board of Directors.
observation, and tracking requirements. Attend this session to Connect with old friends, meet new ones, and hear from a
learn best practices for counties to secure adequate space, special guest speaker about the legislative outlook for the year
resources, funding, and staff to comply with the new standards. ahead!
Crisis Control — Principles and Practice 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM | PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION
Hosted by MACo's Emergency Managers Affiliate Sponsored by Howard County
Communities face more frequent and complex disasters due to Co-Sponsored by Cigna, MABE Pharmacy Purchasing
vexing issues like a changing climate, social and economic Collaborative, Sensys Gatso
inequity, aging infrastructure, cyber threats, and humanitarian Join MACo's newly installed President and Board for a
crises. By enhancing communication and collaboration with local celebratory reception.
emergency managers, policymakers and community partners can
apply emergency management principles to solve today's most 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM | OKTA/Z+C KARAOKE RECEPTION
complex challenges. In this session, an expert panel will share Sponsored by Okta and Z+C
best practices for prioritizing mitigation, preparation, response, Join us for a fun evening of enjoying the musical talents of your
and recovery to develop scalable, flexible, and adaptable fellow attendees!
solutions for even the most complex issues.
Data, Data Everywhere: How Tourism Turns Clicks Into Cash
Hosted by Maryland's Destination Marketing Organizations
From sales tax reports, to advertising click-through rates and
visitation figures, to credit card zip code analysis, the amount of
data generated by the tourism industry has multiplied
exponentially in the last twenty years. Learn how today's
tourism leaders are navigating this wealth of information and
mining it to maximize effectiveness and stretch budgetary
dollars, all while bringing in state and local tax dollars, creating
jobs, and supporting economic development. This panel session
will include case studies demonstrating how tourism leaders
from across Maryland are using data analysis to guide decisions
and measure results.
Reflecting Your Community: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in
Public Service
As county leaders, it is important to consciously work to
represent all members of your community. Learn from experts
in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) about best practices to
incorporate explicit consideration of equity into policy,
practices, programs, and budgets, and develop strategies and
actions that reduce inequities and foster success for all.
MACo Winter Conference | January 4-6, 2023 | Cambridge, MarylandFriday, January 6, 2023
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM | REGISTRATION CENTER 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM | SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC "LIFE IS ON"
ATTENDEE LOUNGE 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM | GENERAL SESSION
This is your space to take a phone call, respond to email, or 2023 General Assembly Forecast
have a quick meeting! What's in store for the 2023 legislative session? From fiscal
outlooks to pending policy changes, this is your sneak-peak at
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST what's next in Annapolis. Attendees will gain key insight into
Sponsored by Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company need-to-know issues and more.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | ACADEMY FOR EXCELLENCE IN LOCAL 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
GOVERNANCE Sponsored by OpenGov and Davenport & Company LLC
Open Meetings Act
This class provides an overview of Maryland's Open Meetings 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | CLOSING SESSION
Act law, which guides public officials in the requirements for Deep in the Weeds — Cannabis Implementation in Maryland
providing public notice of the meetings that public bodies hold With the legalization of adult-use cannabis on the ballot and
to conduct public business and for closing meetings when widely anticipated to pass, it is essential to begin thinking about
appropriate. The presenters focus on steps that local implementation as Maryland heads into the 2023 General
governments can take to comply with the law's application to Assembly Session. Issues like county opt-outs, revenue
Maryland local government, discuss some of the cases and structures, planning and zoning, and even human resources
complaints that have come before the Open Meetings implications are top-of-mind for county officials. This panel
Compliance Board, and, if time permits, address questions from delves into what can be expected in the upcoming
the audience. All conference participants may attend, but implementation discussion.
Fellows in the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance will
earn Core credit for their participation. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | WRAP-UP BOXED LUNCHES
(ticket required)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | GENERAL SESSION Grab a boxed lunch to enjoy on your way home or sit and talk
Public Education 101: Key Partners for Success with friends about what you've learned before you hit the road!
Managing relationships — and sometimes competing priorities
— with the multitude of stakeholders in education can be
overwhelming. Learn who the major stakeholders are and best
practices to successfully collaborate with them. Speakers will
explore the role of local government in supporting public
education, especially as the state embarks on the
implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
FUTURE CONFERENCES
Summer Conference: August 16 - 19, 2023 Winter Conference: December 6 - 8, 2023
Roland Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel, Cambridge, MD
REGISTER TODAY: www.mdcounties.org/MACoConDon’t Miss MACo’s Exhibit Show!
Wednesday, January 4, 2023........................................ 11:00 am—6:30 pm
Thursday, January 5, 2023 ........................................... 7:30 am—3:00 pm
Approximately 70 vendors will be present to showcase their cost-saving products and services.
Interested in exhibiting? More info here: www.mdcounties.org/WCJ23ExhibitorBrochure
Currently Registered Exhibitors:
• Academy for Excellence in Purchasing Collaborative • PSA Insurance and Financial
Local Governance • Maryland Community Services
• Accela Action Partnership • Republic Services
• Accenture • Maryland Correctional • Retiree First/Labor First
• Aetna Enterprises • Royal Plus, Inc.
• American Fidelity • Maryland Energy • SAS Institute Inc.
• ANGARAI Administration • Sensys Gatso USA
• AT&T • Maryland Environmental • SISCO
• Bolton Service • Skyline Technology
• CareFirst BlueCross • Maryland League of Solutions
BlueShield Conservation Voters • Southland Industries
• Chaberton Energy • Maryland Relay • Standard Solar, Inc.
• Cigna • Maryland State Firemen's • Talkie Communications
• Comcast Association (MSFA) • United Concordia Dental
• Convey911 • MD-DE-DC Beverage • University of Maryland
• CVS Caremark Association Extension
• Dynatrace • Motorola Solutions, Inc. • USC/Canterbury
• EA Engineering, Science, • National Vision • Verizon
and Technology, Inc., PBC Administrators, LLC • Wesco
• Healthworks LLC • Nationwide Retirement • WGL Energy, Inc.
• Kaiser Permanente Solutions (NRS)
• LGIT Health • Northeast Maglev
• Local Government • OpenGov
Insurance Trust (LGIT) • Pepco & Delmarva Power
• MABE Pharmacy • Presidio
MACo Winter Conference | January 4-6, 2023 | Cambridge, MarylandHOTEL RESERVATIONS
HYATT REGENCY CHESAPEAKE BAY RESORT
100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge, Maryland 21613
The conference will take place at this hotel—book soon as the resort usually sells out!
Discounted Group Rates
(per room, per night, plus applicable taxes)
Single or Double Occupancy: $139
Waterview/Balcony: $189/$199
(additional fees apply for smoking and pet-friendly rooms)
Reservations Policies
By Phone: 410.901.1234 Room Block Deadline: December 13, 2022
(be sure to request the Maryland Association of (or while rooms are available)
Counties or MACo discounted rate) Please reserve your room before this date.
Room block WILL fill up prior to deadline.
Online: RESERVE TODAY!
Rooms may also be reserved online through the Hyatt’s Reservations made after this date will be subject to
online reservation portal — availability & prevailing rates.
please visit www.mdcounties.org/WCJ23Hyatt.
MACo Guests do not pay the $20 Daily Resort Fee.
Hotel Cancelation Policy: Cancelations must be made
72 hours prior to arrival date to receive a full refund.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CAMBRIDGE
2715 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge, Maryland 21613
This hotel is less than a mile from the Hyatt.
Discounted Group Rates
(per room, per night, plus applicable taxes)
Single, Double, or Triple Occupancy: $132
Reservations
By Phone: 410-221-9900 Room Block Deadline: while rooms are available
(be sure to request the Maryland Association of
Counties discounted rate)
Online:
Rooms may also be reserved online through the
Holiday Inn’s online reservation portal —
please visit www.mdcounties.org/WCJ23HolidayInn,
WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST?
MACo is holding a waitlist for both hotels. To be added to it, email spablosaguirre@mdcounties.org
and include: guest name, check-in and check-out dates, guest title and organization, email address.
REGISTER TODAY: www.mdcounties.org/MACoConMACo Winter Conference—REGISTRATION RATES
January 4-6, 2023 (pre-conference New County Officials Orientation on January 3)
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel, Cambridge, MD | Online Registration | Hotel Reservations | More Details
Before Through After
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION RATES: 11/30/2022 12/16/2022 12/16/2022
COUNTY MEMBERS (Elected, Appointed, or Hired)
Pre-Conference Newly Elected Officials Orientation (For NEW County Elected Officials FREE FREE FREE
ONLY—includes sessions, meals, and breaks for 1 person on January 3)
Full Registration (includes all conference sessions, meals, and breaks for 1 person) $355 $380 $435
Wednesday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $225 $255 $285
Thursday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $225 $255 $285
Friday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $225 $255 $285
Spouse/Family Guest Registration (age 18+—includes Wed & Thu Banquets; $245 $255 $275
Thu Lunch & Event
OTHER GOVERNMENT (Municipal, State, Federal employees)
Full Registration (includes all conference sessions, meals, and breaks for 1 person) $410 $435 $490
Wednesday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $260 $290 $320
Thursday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $260 $290 $320
Friday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $260 $290 $320
Spouse/Family Guest Registration (age 18+—includes Wed & Thu Banquets; $250 $260 $280
Thu Lunch & Guest Event)
COMMERCIAL (Profit & Non-Profit)
Full Registration (includes all conference sessions, meals, and breaks for 1 person) $460 $485 $540
Wednesday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $315 $345 $400
Thursday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $315 $345 $400
Friday Sessions & Breaks only (order meal tickets separately) $315 $345 $400
Spouse/Family Guest Registration (age 18+—includes Wed & Thu Banquets; $270 $280 $300
Thu Lunch & Guest Event)
MEAL TICKETS
Wednesday Lunch $25 $30 $35
Wednesday Welcoming Banquet $80 $85 $95
Thursday Lunch $35 $40 $45
Thursday Inaugural Banquet $95 $100 $105
Friday Boxed Lunch $20 $25 $35
Registration Policies and Procedures REGISTER ONLINE:
www.mdcounties.org/WCJ23OnlineRegistration
Full Registration for 1 person includes:
• All conference sessions and exhibit halls
Registration will be completely online this year
• All conference meals, receptions, and breaks
(no PDF or postal mail registration options).
Daily Registration for Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday for Check payment will be accepted, if needed—
1 person includes: email avalliant@mdcounties.org to arrange check
• All conference sessions and exhibit hall for that day payment.
• Conference Breakfasts and breaks for that day
• NO MEAL TICKETS ARE INCLUDED
Please contact Allison Valliant with any questions
regarding registration at 410.269.0043 or email
• Lunch and banquet tickets may be purchased separately -
avalliant@mdcounties.org.
but only with a daily registration for the day of that event;
• Multiple daily registrations must be purchased consecutively.
Example: Wednesday/Thursday Sessions Only registrations Members of the Maryland General Assembly, Members of
are allowed, but Wednesday/Friday Sessions Only the Press, and MACo Corporate Partners can register
registrations are NOT allowed. online or email avalliant@mdcounties.org to register.You can also read
